Murrieta, CA · Riverside County
Citizen Complaint Form
Murrieta residents use this form to report alleged misconduct by a Murrieta Police Department employee and provide information about the incident.
What this form is
The form records a citizen complaint about alleged misconduct by a Murrieta Police Department employee. It asks for incident details, information about the reporting person and others involved, witnesses, and the employee involved; the complainant signs a required advisory and the complaint. A parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18. The department says any citizen who believes they experienced misconduct may file a complaint.
Who needs it
A citizen who believes they experienced misconduct by a Murrieta Police Department employee can use this form to file a complaint.
How to submit it
The department says complaints may be presented to any department member, with a supervisor handling the matter whenever possible. The form is available online or at the police station lobby counter.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the complainant signs and acknowledges the advisory, and a parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Murrieta Citizen Complaint Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter the incident details and requested information about the reporting person, others involved, witnesses, and employee.
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Sign The Form
Read and sign the advisory and complaint. A parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.
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Submit The Complaint
Present the complaint to any Murrieta Police Department member; a supervisor handles it whenever possible.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Murrieta Citizen Complaint Form for?
- It lets a citizen report alleged misconduct by a Murrieta Police Department employee. The form collects incident details and information about the reporting person, others involved, witnesses, and the employee.
- Who can submit a citizen complaint?
- The department says any citizen who believes they have been a victim of misconduct by a Murrieta Police Department member may file a complaint. A parent or guardian signs if the complainant is under 18.
- Do I need a notary for the Citizen Complaint Form?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. The complainant signs the advisory and complaint; a parent or guardian also signs if the complainant is under 18.
- How do I submit the Citizen Complaint Form?
- The department says complaints may be presented to any department member, with a supervisor handling the matter whenever possible. The form is available online or at the police station lobby counter.
Need something notarized?
This Citizen Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Murrieta form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.